The Sheltering Tree

The Sheltering Tree

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Published on January 25, 2017

"The really cool thing about it is the people who come and volunteer who have no church affiliation and really don't even consider themselves Christians," says Rev. Terry Wines. "They just come here because they want to do what's right."

It's the volunteers who make the homeless shelter at First UMC, Bunnell, the welcoming place that it is – a place where thousands of homeless folks have been cared for with warm hearts and open arms. Through "Volunteer Connect," the Florida Conference wants to make it easier for ministries and volunteers to connect with each other.